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editor’s letter open space A new semester’s voices In defence of voluntourism camosun’s student voice since 1990 One of the best things about when the semester starts picking up is that Andrea Valentine-Lewis their community and lightly assist Next publication: October 15, 2014 our issues start filling up with new writers. This time around, we’ve got Contributing writer Deadline: noon October 8, 2014 a ton of new writers trying their hand at writing for us. The paper thrives with building houses and teaching when there are new volunteers involved, and more is always merrier. This Voluntourism, a combination classrooms without the proper Address: 3100 Foul Bay Rd., Victoria, BC, of volunteering and tourism that experience. V8P 5J2 issue we’re certainly feeling merry. has taken some flack within the The famous argument against Location: Lansdowne Richmond House 201 Just take a look at our columns section on page 10. We’ve got new media, is actually a positive way for voluntourism is that the volunteers Phone: 250-370-3591 contributing writer Andrea Valentine-Lewis writing about drinks in her students travel to third-world coun- only want the perfect Facebook pro- Email: [email protected] new Booze Cruise column. We’ve got another new contributing writer, tries while immersing themselves in file picture to prove they are good Website: nexusnewspaper.com Keagan Hawthorne, writing about literature in Lit Matters. Who will be our next student columnist? Will it be... you? (All Camosun students are a different culture. I would know, people: for example, the white girl Publisher: Nexus Publishing Society eligible to write for us, so get in touch if you’re interested!) because I’ve done it. surrounded by African orphans. Do NEXUS PUBLISHING SOCIETY A new contributing writer, Erin Blondeau, tackled the feature story In third-world countries there I have a picture with six-week-old are many organizations established puppies? I do. But is that wrong? STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS this time around. That is absolutely no small task, and it’s those over- Juliana Cooper the-top declarations of commitment that we love so much around here. to host volunteers in an assort- No. Jayden Grieve Head over to page 6 to see Blondeau’s story about the intersection of art ment of different projects. They My project at the animal shelter Christine Kumar and commerce, and how Camosun arts alumni deal with the two often- focus their work in different areas, wasn’t expensive. It didn’t require Vishal Pandey opposing forces in their lives and careers. including orphanages, health care, any skills that I didn’t already have. I Gillian Sellman Meanwhile, on page 2, new contributing writer Sera Down wrote teaching English, environmental felt physically exhausted after every MANAGING EDITOR about what your student society has been up to; page 3 sees new contrib- sustainability, and the project that day of work, and I certainly didn’t Greg Pratt uting writers Rebecca Davies and Tiffany Storry catching up with some I worked on this summer in Guate- have fun while cleaning out the ASSISTANT EDITOR interesting Camosun alumni, and... you know what? I’m out of room, mala: animal care. floors of the animals’ cages. Jason Schreurs and there’s several more new writers to mention. That’s a good problem My volunteer hours were based Did I make a difference? Yes, ADVERTISING SALES in an animal shelter in the foothills I did. I relieved some of the tasks Greg Pratt to have, and our doors are always open for more writers. of a mountain in rural Guatemala. from the dedicated, passionate 250‑370-3593 Greg Pratt, editor-in-chief FREE Media (national) [email protected] At this anti-euthanizing shelter, workers at the clinic. I provided [email protected] which rescues sick animals from genuine affection for animals that 780-421-1000 the street, there were 315 dogs and were itching for love. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER flashback more than 100 cats. On my time off from working at Jill Westby I had a dirty job in my project. I the shelter, I shopped, travelled, and CONTRIBUTORS 20 years ago in Nexus was assigned to clean the cages of ate out. I refrained from bartering in Pascale Archibald the sick animals in the shelter, walk excess and provided genuine Guate- Erin Blondeau Mac Clohan dogs that had never been trained, malan vendors with money, which Juliana Cooper and assist in the spaying/neuter- only helps their economy. Rebecca Davies ing of cats. I could’ve stayed for 12 But because of the backlash Sera Down hours a day and there still would against voluntourism I feel like I Keagan Hawthorne have been work to do. have to apologize for having a great Alyssa Koehler Annie Luke Before I signed up for my pro- time. Whatever. I had a wonderful Matt O’Connor ject, I was warned continually about time. Vishal Pandey the controversies of voluntour- And, for what it’s worth, I’m Gillian Sellman ism. Many projects charge volun- currently fundraising for the shelter Tiffany Storry teers heaps of money to come into to continue to help from afar. Josh Traill Andrea Valentine-Lewis Something on your mind? Send Open Space submissions (up to 400 words) to [email protected]. Include your student number. Thanks!

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Nexus is a member of Associated Collegiate Press. aren’t open early (or late) enough, oddly compelling story (reminder: I was very touched and intrigued has of what it “means” to be LGBT. according to writer Patrick Isaac. this was not our April Fool’s issue) by Matt O’Connor’s article regard- It’s a difficult thing to express, and Send a letter Nexus prints letters that are 250 words or less. What do you think, now that two goes on to say that one employee ing Pride (“Keeping Pride political,” a difficult topic to delve into. It’s dif- Nexus reserves the right to refuse publication of letters. Letters must include full name and student num- decades have passed? Has Camosun “could not tolerate the eight-hour September 17, 2014 issue). ficult to point out the aspects that ber (not printed). Nexus accepts all letters by email to [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit got the hours for the computer labs shift on her feet.” I guess I just wanted to say are dysfunctional in something (like all letters. and libraries nailed, or do they still Never forget: It’s normally en- thanks to Matt for writing some- Pride) that was born out of good OVERHEARD AT NEXUS: “This is a newspaper, not a need tweaking? tertaining reading the old issues of thing about this issue. The com- intentions and (at least originally) hospital.” Yeah, stools: Talk about the the paper, but I was suckerpunched mercialization of Pride and the at its core exists to promote equality anti-climax: a news story in this here, as this issue contained a me- stereotyping of the LGBT com- and education. issue opens with the sentence, “A morial for Andre Castet, a Sidney munity, which I think is intrinsically I just wanted to acknowledge dispute between the management youth who was killed in 1994. Castet linked to Pride, is an issue I have the impact that seeing something and employees of the Lansdowne was a classmate of mine back when difficulty reconciling myself. like that published had on me. You Cafeteria exploded into confusion we were kids. I hope that the words Many times, when dealing with guys rock. Keep doing this kind and resentment early last week.” of writer Melody Peterson still hold heteronormative folks less educated of stuff.

COVER IMAGE: Wow! Sounds intense! Read on: “At true: “Don’t let Andre’s life and in the variety of sex/gender-identity Bayden Woodland “The End of Choosing Sides,” clay sculpture, by Caleb Speller (calebspeller.yolasite.com). the centre of the controversy were death be in vain.” aspects of humanity, I feel that my Camosun student

What would you like the Camosun College Student Society to do for you? by Gillian Sellman

Taylor Hyndman Logan Thackery Eric Scott Courtney Williams Luis Sanchez Chad Hartley “I’d like the student society “Creating more of a “Reduction of parking costs “I’d say just work on a “I think parking should be “I think the student to host more Pride events.” community within the on campus.” better medical plan for free, or at least cheaper society is doing a great job student body. I feel like students.” than it is now.” already.” people just show up to class and then go home.” nexusnewspaper.com NEWS advocacy Camosun College Student Society meets with government to address concerns

“Education is essentially a right, and our current government does not prioritize postsecondary education.” rachael grant camosun college student society

jill westby/nexus Rachael Grant of the Camosun College Student Society: Camosun is “chronically underfunded.”

Sera Down and the spread of student services The CCSS is also battling to does not prioritize postsecondary parent, and some aren’t yet aware Contributing writer over multiple institutions. reinstate grants and bursaries that education.” of the CCSS’ efforts. Members of the Camosun Col- CCSS external executive Rachael previously assisted low-income In an email statement to Nexus, “I have no idea what the student lege Student Society (CCSS) re- Grant says that while there has been students and applied to the majority Minister of Advanced Education society does. I only heard of them cently met with government officials progress through these meetings, of programs offered at the college. Amrik Virk reinforced his ministry’s during the first week of classes,” to discuss and mediate student and there are still unaddressed issues. That grant money has been shifted focus on a long-term collaborative says second-year Criminology stu- institutional concerns. “Various institutions, including away from general studies to supple- effort to “maximize the govern- dent Troy Philip. On Friday, September 5, the Camosun, are chronically under- ment BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, ment’s investments in BC educa- Other students are more en- CCSS members met with MP Mur- funded; we are 49-percent funded which puts priority on trades useful tion,” which includes implementing thusiastic about the CCSS advocat- ray Rankin. Then, on Tuesday, by the government every year, and in the growing liquid natural gas B.C’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. ing on their behalf. September 9, they met with NDP the rest is derived from student fees. industry, says Grant. “It is a challenge that I know “Funding is definitely import- Advanced Education Critic Kathy That’s an issue; that’s less than it “It’s not incredibly informative Camosun College will rise up and ant,” says first-year Criminology Corrigan, MLA Rob Fleming, and used to be,” says Grant. “We have and in some areas it’s lacking... meet,” says Virk. student Jane Egan. MLA Carole James. buildings that are literally falling it states liquid natural gas is the But this severely limits the free- The student society’s talks with Hot-button issues include the apart... there’s no more fat left to future of higher education,” says dom of institutions to provide equal government officials will continue repatriation of funds to trades pro- skim.” Grant of the Blueprint. “[Funding] funding to every department, ac- throughout the remainder of the grams pertaining to the liquid nat- Grant says many of Camosun’s shouldn’t be influencing students’ cording to Grant, forcing them to year, says Grant, putting pressure on ural gas industry and continual cuts older buildings go without main- dreams. You can have the education spread the remaining resources the government to provide funding to domestic ESL programs, as well tenance as funds are redirected to you always dreamed of, if it’s in the thin. to the college, which is currently as general issues of funding, grant cover for curriculum cuts and to trades. Education is essentially a For students at the college, these operating at 98 percent enrollment availability for low-income students, cap tuition fees. right, and our current government issues may not be immediately ap- capacity.

NEWS BRIEFS

Chargers take charge at 627, and the Kwantlen Eagles public policy issues, such as the the $1-million property purchased it can temporarily showcase some came in third with a score of 634. Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling by the Cool Aid Society is ready for artefacts throughout the city. A group of 15 Camosun College Two tournaments and four rounds on prostitution and the proposed the start of construction. According student athletes have been awarded down, the University of the Fraser Bill C-36, protection of Canadian to the Cool Aid Society, nearly half Local brewery world- prestigious National Scholar Awards Valley has stayed in first place with a media, energy issues for the West of the 375 people they house are beer winners from the Canadian Collegiate combined tournament score of 1199, Coast, and Canadian cyber security. over the age of 55. Cottage Grove Athletic Association for achieving Camosun and VIU are tied in second These are some pressing issues will be built at 3207 Quadra Street, Victoria-based Vancouver Island academic honours during the in with 1204 each, and Kwantlen is to discuss amongst peers and just north of Tolmie. Brewery has recently taken home 2013/2014 season. Lachlan Ross, in fourth with 1233. UBC Okanagan learn about from guest speakers, three silver medals for tastings. Harrison Mar, Brianne Larson, and Douglas College round out the most of whom are professors. Big move for museum com’s World Beer Championship. Elyse Matthews, Rachael Bakker, Their Beachcomber Summer Ale, conference with scores of 1235 and Attendance includes lunch, door The Maritime Museum of British Olivia Bakker, Amy Acheson, Alex a seasonal beer, won a silver medal 1319, respectively. prizes, and subscriptions to the Columbia has called Bastion Square Sadwoski, Lucas Dellabough, in the Hefeweizen category, and Canadian Student Review and The home for the past 49 years, but it Cameron Fennema, James Poirier, Utilize ur U-Pass Black Betty, a blackberry saison/ Quarterly. This event is being held looks as if this ship is set to sail. Jamie Rodstrom, Olivia Redden, farmhouse ale, also seasonal, won Camosun College is urging students at the Delta Ocean Point Resort An upcoming move will bring the Kelsey Clarke, and Morgan Marshall silver in the Burgeoning Fruit to make the most of their U-Pass (45 Songhees Road) on Friday, museum closer to the Inner Harbour were all recognized for showing that category. Their recently launched student cards. The cards, which October 3 from 9 am until 3 pm. and potentially invite more visits they have what it takes to balance Sabotage India Session Ale also won double as bus passes, can be picked Go to freestudentseminars.org to from tourists. A six-month lease academics and athletics. register or find out more. a silver medal in the American IPA up at the Lansdowne or Interurban has been signed with the Greater category. Vancouver Island Brewery Morningstar proves libraries. Students can purchase a Shovel-ready Victoria Harbour Authority for is celebrating its 30th anniversary new student card for $15 or update the causeway level of the historic this year. tough for all an old one for free at one of the new seniors housing Steamship Terminal, and museum -MATT O’CONNOR The Camosun Chargers played U-pass kiosks accessible outside of Saanich Council has voted directors are hopeful this will two very difficult rounds of golf library hours. unanimously in support of building turn into a long-term lease. The museum will be closing its current at Morningstar Golf Club in Relevant and 45 supportive housing apartments Parksville during an event hosted for seniors over the age of 55 who location on October 21 and will by the Vancouver Island University important discussions have been homeless. The Cottage not reopen until the New Year. Mariners, who won the two-day In the meantime, the museum is Got a news tip or a story that we The Fraser Institute is putting on Grove development has received a event with a score of 618. The asking for suggestions as to where should be covering? Let us know! a free student seminar exploring $112,000 grant from the city and Chargers came in a close second, [email protected] CAMPUS October 1, 2014 alumni sports Former student becomes living statue Camosun alumnus latest addition to Victoria Royals Tiffany Storry Contributing writer Rebecca Davies Among all of the artists, musi- Contributing writer cians and street performers in It hasn’t always been about downtown Victoria, one who stands sports for Camosun alumnus Adam out is actually a former Camosun McKinnon. Recently hired as the student. Yes, the Copper Cowgirl, manager of communications and who sheriffs crime by standing ab- hockey coordinator by the Victoria solutely still in the Inner Harbour, Royals, McKinnon took a year off is actually Claire Bezuidenhout, after completing high school to a recent Camosun grad from the work in England at the Royal Na- Community Support and Education tional Institute for the Blind. There Assistant program. he found another passion: working photo provided Adam McKinnon “I loved it; I love Camosun,” with children. says Bezuidenhout, who graduated “Their faces light up and you fan, being a hockey coordinator with an Associate of Arts degree in know that regardless of what’s go- is a dream job, and McKinnon is 2007 and a certificate in Community ing on, they’re happy to see you,” adjusting well. Support and Education Assistant in says McKinnon. “As an 18, 19-year- “It’s been a real whirlwind 2014. “I think it’s friendly, and it’s old, that’s where I ended up falling couple weeks since I took the job. a great way to start your education in love with working with kids.” It’s a lot of work but it’s getting journey.” McKinnon knows how import- easier every day,” he says. “It’s a Bezuidenhout started the down- ant sports are for children: he grew great organization and they’ve done town statue act in 2007 and she up playing hockey and soccer in nothing but help to support me.” says it’s a great way to perform, Victoria. His knowledge of the im- The chair of Sports Excellence make a living, and travel. Having photo provided Claire Bezuidenhout, Victoria’s Copper Cowgirl, hard at work. portance of physical activity and his at Camosun, Andy Van Neutegem, done two years at a theatre school newfound interest in working with taught McKinnon throughout his in France, performing is something into it with me,” she recalls. “He get scared and drop their coffee,” children were a perfect fit. two years at the college and was that she enjoys and finds rewarding, looked like a normal business guy she says. After McKinnon returned to there when McKinnon received and street performing became an with a suit and tie and then he just Bezuidenhout has attended an Canada, he discovered the Sport his Bachelor of Sports and Fitness offshoot of her studies. saw me and I proposed a quick draw impressive amount of worldwide Management Program at Camosun Leadership in 2012. “I really just love having inter- with him. He got into character and busker festivals, for which she has College. It was an easy decision for “As with all of our graduates, we actions with people on the street we did a little shootout and he got travelled to countries on the oppos- him to enrol in the program, and are very proud of Adam, who has and making a normal day fun and other people involved, and then he ite side of the world, such as New the networks he gained through worked hard in his studies and taken extraordinary,” she says. “You get straightened his tie and kept on Zealand and Australia. She has also interning with Victoria’s previous full advantage of our curriculum and to see a playful side of people.” walking.” performed in France, Spain, and hockey team, the Victoria Salmon internship opportunities to secure Allowing people to lighten up And while there are some great the United Kingdom, and hopes to Kings, helped lead to his current his position with the Royals,” says and enjoy the act is clearly a plus to interactions during her perform- bring her act to the United States position with the Western Hockey Van Neutegem. standing still all day. Bezuidenhout ance, there are also times when soon. League Victoria Royals. After returning home and dis- often attempts to get people to join being a living statue can shock “I love performing very much,” “If something’s going to be my covering the sports program, Mc- in on her western theme, with some people. she says. “It’s a great combo of mak- career for the next 20, 30, 40 years, I Kinnon chose two different paths positive results. “I do look like a real statue, and ing people laugh, travelling, and want it to be something that I love,” for his internships: being a media “One day a guy just totally got then I’ll suddenly move and they’ll expressing myself artistically.” he says. “The Salmon Kings gave coordinator for the Salmon Kings, me knowledge that I have now, and creating the connections that led to the skill sets I’m able to take into his current position, and working this job. Without that internship, with kids at the Westshore Parks probably none of this would have and Recreation sports camp. CHARGERS GOLF happened.” Perhaps he’ll even find a way to McKinnon has a multitude of start working with kids again, when responsibilities in his new position things settle down at his new job. 2014 Season Underway with the Royals, ranging from man- “In this day and age it’s just aging all social media and press about getting kids outside and releases to organizing all aspects of keeping them active, and that’s a team travel and media requests. big part about educating kids these Although it’s a lot of work and days,” says McKinnon. “Just the doesn’t leave him much time to keep way society is, there’s not as much working with children, he’s happy emphasis on physical activity as to do it. As a Vancouver Canucks maybe there once was.” eyed on campus Naming ceremony at Lansdowne On Friday, September 26, and service to Aboriginal students, Camosun College Aboriginal Edu- Camosun has renamed its Aborig- cation and Community Connec- inal education department Eyēʔ tions held a naming ceremony at Sqȃ’lewen - Centre for Indigen- Lansdowne campus. To recognize ous Education and Community 23 years of providing education Connections.

Tied for #2 in PACWEST action

L-R: Matt Matheson, Scott Merriam, Jarred Callbeck, Michael Flegel, Brett De Vries, Brady Stead, Grant Maskiewich, Head Coach John Randle

For offical standings and leaders, go to the PACWEST website: www.pacwestbc.ca For national rankings go to the CCAA website: www.ccaa.ca For updates follow @camosunchargers and @randlegolf

Find the Chargers at www.camosun.ca/sports/chargers jill westby/nexus nexusnewspaper.com LIFE environment Local company Anian Surfboards goes off the grid

“We’re breaking ground by running a store that’s off the grid.” nick van buren anian surfboards

Pascale Archibald Contributing writer Locally owned and operated, Anian is a Victoria surf shop that sells Canadian manufactured surfboards and clothing, and, if that’s not cool enough, they are also currently in the research and development stage of manufacturing their own wetsuits. But what makes An- ian truly unique is how they source their power: solar energy. Anian, founded in 2013, initially faced the hefty price tag of at least pascale archibald/nexus $5,000 to install a power hookup in Nick Van Buren (right) and brother Peter are taking Anian Surfboards off the grid, thanks to solar power. their industrial lot location at 516 Discovery Street. Understandably, says Van Buren. “And we’re break- and construction of the shop and tion of surfboards and occasional won’t,” he says. “You’re not actually the hefty cost of tapping into the ing ground by running a store that’s is Anian’s lone employee. power-tool usage, other power running on panels; you’re running grid made owner Nick Van Buren off the grid.” According to Statistics Canada, sources are needed. For obvious on batteries, and the panels are rethink about alternative sources of Anian began construction in the average Canadian household reasons, they are hoping to upgrade charging the batteries. If you have power. 2013 on a 2,000-square-foot lot uses 30,420 watt-hours per day. In the system. any problems with your batteries or After some research, Van Bu- in downtown Victoria. Three very comparison, Anian’s current power Additionally, the power gener- cables, you’re losing energy at every ren was able to find an option that small buildings, five solar panels, consumption is equal to 875 watt- ated by the solar panels is difficult connecting point. The whole system worked for him: an entire solar- one battery bank, and a pure cell hours, which means they are quite to maximize, says Van Buren. has to be really well put together to power system for $1000, a fraction inverter later, they were in business. limited in what they can do with “The tricky thing about solar work properly.” of the hookup charges. Van Buren’s brother, Peter, currently their available power. panels is they’re designed to convert Anian is currently running a “We just need to upgrade and in his second year of Camosun’s En- With their current solar-power a certain amount of energy, but if campaign at anianmfg.com in an get a better system, then we are off vironmental Technology program, system, they can run four lights you don’t have a perfect system or attempt to raise money to upgrade the grid and there is no power bill,” was instrumental in the design continuously, but for the construc- exactly the right grade of cables, you their current solar-panel system. gaming E-sports challenge conventional sports for popularity

Mac Clohan in 2010, it was at the vanguard of Contributing writer the nascent e-sports scene. Within “You don’t have to run Video games are big business. a year, three leagues were hosting In 2013, consumers in the US spent online and live tournaments that around a field to be an over $20 billion playing video games. were drawing attendance numbers athlete.” That’s double the amount they spent in the thousands. Thomas “Sneaky” on going to the movies, and slightly Maru Kim, a professional Can- Boccinfusco more than the combined revenues adian Starcraft II player on team e-sport player of the NFL, NBA, and NHL. Root Gaming, better known by Inside this 40-year-old industry, his gaming name “MaSa,” got his a new sector, electronic sports (or e-sports start in 2010. e-sports), has seen intense North “I would say it is a pretty difficult games is “hurting Starcraft, for American growth over the last five game, but as you’re learning it, it sure,” he says, “but that needs to years. gets really fun,” says Kim. happen so Starcraft can develop.” E-sports are modelled after Kim has been playing for the The new kid on the block is a professional sports leagues: profes- team Root Gaming for two years and game created by gaming company sional players, usually signed to a recently competed at a live tourna- Blizzard that’s not yet released to the sponsored team with some sort of ment in his hometown of Toronto. public: Heroes of the Storm. Thomas financial compensation, play video Despite the pressure, he enjoys “Sneaky” Boccinfusco and Andrew games and compete against each playing the large tournaments. “Grim” Nan are Canadian team- other as commentators talk over “I think I feel a lot more pressure mates on Team Curse. In the same the action for the entertainment of and I get really nervous,” he says. genre as League of Legends, Heroes jill westby/nexus E-sports are becoming a very popular pasttime in North America. the audience. “When there is a crowd around of the Storm is a multiplayer online Sponsors pay big money to you, you want to show them what battle arena, or MOBA. athlete,” says Boccinfusco), the sports, and there are hardcore fans fund these tournaments so they you are capable of.” “Unlike other MOBA games, it is two players practice for six hours of different types of games. can advertise to the millions of No longer at the top of e-sports completely team-based. Everybody a day and run over strategy and “Like traditional sports, you can spectators that watch the game. In ladder, Starcraft has seen declining is the same level. If you start falling theory in their downtime. They are be a fan of hockey, baseball, foot- 2013, the top three e-sports games numbers the last few years, and behind, everybody falls behind. If banking that when Heroes of the ball,” he says. “It can be the same awarded $13 million in prizes alone. two of the leagues that carried it you start getting ahead, everybody Storm explodes, they will be able thing, you can be a fan of Defense of The same year, 32 million people have folded. gets ahead,” says Boccinfusco. to dominate the game. the Ancients, Heroes of the Storm, or watched the world championship “They have to figure out how Each game of Heroes of the Nan is less pessimistic of the Counter-Strike.” of League of Legends, currently the to attract the audience again,” says Storm is about 20 to 30 minutes, crowded market and says Heroes of The landscape of e-sports hasn’t most popular game in e-sports. Kim. “It would be perfect having a so it’s very action-packed, points the Storm will fulfill a certain niche settled yet, but with billions of dol- That’s 1.5 times more eyeballs than bunch of casual gamers watching out Nan. in the gaming scene. lars and millions of players at stake, the Stanley Cup finals. the pro gamers.” Dedicated athletes (“You don’t According to Boccinfusco, the future is full of potential, profit, When Starcraft II was released The competition from other have to run around a field to be an e-sports are the same as regular and entertainment. October 1, 2014 FEATURE

The Creatingartist’s a living as an artist ordilemma living to create art

hat do professional artists do, exactly? Do they spend their days sitting cross-legged in a loft-style brick apartment in the city, wearing smocks and throwing paint on their canvases? And can they really make thousands of dollars for each painting? As a designer and photographer unfamiliar with the scene in Victoria, I found myself intrigued by questions that are so often asked, but seldom examined. Tracking down Camosun alumni and profs, as well as others working as artists, I tried to get to theW bottom of what exactly it means to be a working artist, as well as what it’s like balancing art with commerce, and theory with reality.

Making it in Victoria Although the life of a designer may look a little different in comparison to the life of an artist, there are aleb Speller studied in the Visual Arts program at Camosun and has been working as The difficulties: how to stay motivated many similarities. Commission or freelance artists and graphic designers are both hired by clients to create an artist for close to a decade. After speaking with him and his professors, it’s clear that a finished product that meets (or, preferably, exceeds) their expectations. Speller’s wisdom and innovative personality inspires the untiring originality in his work. side from queries about artistic freedom, one of the most strenuous tasks of being an “The hardest thing about working with clients is working with yourself, because the real challenge is to His art has been displayed from Victoria to Toronto, and he recently had a book of artwork artist is finding the constant desire and devotion to be steadily creating work. take your own preconceived notions about something and work with them,” says Goa. published by Decoupage Publishing. Milly keeps her creativity flowing by doing daily sketches of things she actually Hoh says working for a client, instead of for yourself, can be good for artists. Whether it’s creating works of clay, drawing, painting, or even reconstructing bicycles from recycled enjoys drawing. She uses the popular social-media outlet Instagram to showcase “To always be bound by what you like to do is always problematic, because then you always do the same materialC for his bike business, Dingus Bikes, Speller is an artist in its fullest sense. her works to over 20,000 followers. things,” says Hoh. But the art scene in Victoria is fierce and unrelenting. Being a professional artist in Vic City, one needs “It’s nicer when you make something that you really like and you’re happy doing it, and you feel It may be a tough concept to grasp, but Goa makes a valid (and somewhat depressing) statement. to “be able to cobble together many different approaches, or many different avenues of income generation,” excited,”A admits Milly. “And when somebody actually likes it enough to buy it, you’re like, ‘this is actual “I think the major thing is that you can’t fall in love with your ideas,” he says. “You have to sacrifice.” says Camosun instructor Joseph Hoh, who was an instructor of Speller’s. happiness.’” What Goa means by this is that you need to be willing to change an aspect of your art or design. He refers Yet, despite the pressure of financial worries that most would associate with being an artist, Speller says Perhaps this feeling of elation is why many artists chase their passion and become self-employed, regard- to a disturbing phrase: “Kill your darlings.” By killing your darlings, you’re allowing yourself to reach for a he never has a “depression of creativity” or a moment where he wants to give up. When asked if he ever has less of the struggle that could potentially be looming ahead. whole new level of creativity, says Goa. any doubts about his work, Speller portrays true tenacity. “I don’t have any doubts about what I’m doing; “When you’re doing commission work all the time, it’s hard. It’s more about the money and not so much Many an art professor has been heard saying, “Kill your darlings. Get rid of everything you don’t need.” sometimes I have doubts about how I’m doing it,” he says. what you’re passionate about,” warns Milly. Although it’s easy to agree with this statement to an extent, one only needs to be reminded of Vincent Van Hoh agrees that when it comes to creating art, it’s all about the process. Many artists entertain a spiritual state of mind while creating their work. Speller, for one, is in touch with Gogh. Van Gogh is, of course, one of the world’s most renowned and celebrated artists from the mid- to late- “When I do design work, I always try not to be bound by that [style], bound by the outcome,” explains his spirituality while making his art. 18th century. During his life, however, he wasn’t as celebrated. Hoh, “but really let the process guide me towards the outcome.” “When I read the source of inspiration that I believe to be true, the Bible, it guides me,” he explains. “And Throughout his lifetime, Van Gogh was ridiculed, and it’s been said that out of the over 900 works of when I can feel my artwork distancing myself from that guidepost, I am cautious of it.” art that he created, he only sold one while he was alive. If Van Gogh had “killed his darlings” and had taken Art versus money? Speller’s disposition is enticingly positive, and it’s clear that he’s not seduced by negativity. “Artwork all criticism seriously throughout his life, he may have never created such inspiring and groundbreaking balances those heavier things or themes with humour,” he says. masterpieces. nce an artist has found a process that works for them and they decide to sell their work, Having a positive attitude can really help an artist develop their style, but it doesn’t mean a victory is another challenge is finding harmonized relationships with clients. ahead. Chasing certainty “There’s a fine line between making enough money and having too much work,” says “Being an artist is like being a gambler,” says Hoh. “You are never sure of the outcome.” local artist Luna Milly. The questionable unknown of what one is about to create could be what drives some artists. Not know- lthough most artists dream of being financially stable, most of them wouldn’t give The struggle of having too many projects on the go at once is all too familiar; surely, ing what will happen in the future could be thrilling, and is often when the best works of art are created, but up their dreams of becoming an artist in exchange for a secure bank account. But many students can relate to it. would you be willing to gamble away your career stability in order to follow your dreams? maybe we don’t need to choose between the two. It must be possible to become a OOn the contrary, if an artist can escape society’s primary perspective of thinking financially, it can open For most artists, it’s difficult to distinguish “art” and “life,” because they merge into one. Petays says this successful artist and be financially sound, because anything that can be dreamed them up to a “totally different perspective of what life is,” says Speller. may be more difficult for a young artist. can be achieved. Speller recognizes that there are always bills to be paid, but he allows little room for distraction when it “They may still be figuring out how to relate to the world and where to find really meaningful work,” she “Don’t take on everything,” warns Milly. “Just because its money, doesn’t mean its something that comes to money. says. you’reA going to enjoy doing.” “You aren’t thinking of those kinds of things,” he says. “Well, I’m not, as an artist.” So, if you’re going to become a working artist, don’t chase income. Let your creativity flow freely and But Speller also isn’t relying solely on his art for financial stability; he also sells refurbished bicycles Expert’s advice don’t be bound by style, as Hoh advises. (which is an art form of its own). And if you’re ever unsure of your future as an artist or the value of your work, rethink your process of Although Speller has valuable insight when it comes to finances, the truth is that artists (or anyone who hether you’ve been creating art for decades, or you’re a young artist like Milly, being creating. is self-employed, for that matter) face challenges in the workforce. For example, there is no unemployment sure of yourself is crucial. As Van Gogh once marvelled: “I don’t know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me insurance, no paid sick days, and certainly no pension plan. “You need to be confident in what you’re bringing to the table,” says Victoria dream.” “That’s something people need to think about, as they get older, when they’re making art for themselves,” Film Festival graphic designer Simeon Goa. “You need to be able to listen and ask says another former teacher of Speller’s, Camosun instructor Brenda Petays. really good questions.” Is a little bit of financial concern enough to sway someone away from the dream of becoming a successful It may seem straightforward, but it’s not uncommon for a designer and a client to believe they are see- artist, designer, or photographer? ing Weye-to-eye on something, and then when it comes time to complete the project, the client is expecting a “Some people can be very successful,” assures Petays. “The work that they make can purposely have an different result. appeal for the public, and it’s very popular and easy to make sales. Other people can be making work that’s “At the end of the day it could end up being that they say, ‘Well, I don’t want any of this,’ and they go more difficult to understand, or maybe it’s more difficult to like, aesthetically.” somewhere else,” says Goa. “And every single designer in the world has experienced that.” With that, can a resourceful artist become popular and still create soulful art? Must there always be a According to Goa, criticism should be taken with a grain of salt. Just because someone may not agree line drawn between the two? with a particular design, photograph, or art piece, it doesn’t mean that it’s not good. “Having a thick skin is also really important,” he says. FEATURE nexusnewspaper.com

The Creatingartist’s a living as an artist ordilemma living to create art By Erin Blondeau, contributing writer Photographs by Jill Westby/Nexus

Annie Luke a 2004 Winnipeg Prairie Theatre she’s running away from the pain Contributing writer Exchange production. of love. What was taken from her,” “It’s hard to be an Indian woman In this latest incarnation of the she says. in this fucking country,” says char- play, Nepinak portrays Philomena The moral relevance of The acter Emily Dictionary during the Moosetail, a woman who conceived Rez Sisters to today’s First Nations Belfry Theatre’s production of The a child from an affair and proceeded reservation conditions are apparent Rez Sisters. to give her baby away. In the play, as the actors illustrate scenes with The play, written by Manitoban Philomena represses her emo- spoken and sung scripts. Ravens- playwright Tomson Highway, is tions by maintaining surface ap- bergen says the play’s ensemble cast set on an Indian reserve where pearances, such as the glamorous has the all-encompassing ability to seven women cross on conflict- porcelain toilet bowl she dreams deliver raw performances. ing paths that throw them into of buying if she wins the bingo “In the Aboriginal theatre, humorous and turbulent—and event. where the characters are Aboriginal, defining— situations. I really do feel like there’s a richness, “The biggest bingo in the world” an empathy, a pride that inherently is the consistent motivation for “Some spoke the affects the work,” she says. “It’s a these women, as they each envision language, some used kind of honour that we’re able to what they would do if they won the give to the script.” grand prize. to, some never did. In “Some of the actors are mothers, the cast there’s a lot of are grandmothers, are not,” says The Rez Sisters Lisa Ravensbergen, who portrays affinity and empathy.” Until October 19 Annie Cook, a fast-talking, heart- tracey nepinak $24.75 and up, Belfry Theatre broken character in the play. “Some the rez sisters belfry.bc.ca spoke the language, some used to, some never did. In the cast there’s a lot of affinity and empathy.” “It just renewed my love for this Ravensbergen and Tracey Nepi- play even more,” says Nepinak, go- Let us know what you thought nak (who plays character Philomena ing on to describe the reality-based, about this story or any others Moosetail) agree that working with poignant characters she was able to that you read in the paper! this particular cast, not to mention discover with Hinton’s guidance. Email your thoughts to director Peter Hinton, has been an “It’s a beautiful metaphor for our [email protected], engaging process. history.” or join the fun over at “I love working with Peter. I’ve Losing her lover to her sister, the Twitter (@Nexusnewspaper) never worked with this process. Cook character is described as hav- or find us on Facebook We’ve spent a lot of time discussing ing a cloud of dust that follows her (Nexus newspaper) to leave the characters and what’s going fiery gait, explains Ravensbergen. your comments there. on,” says Nepinak, who previously “I feel like she’s always running Join the coversation and make david cooper performed in The Rez Sisters as towards love. What she thinks is your voice heard! The Rez Sisters follows the lives of seven women on conflicting paths. character Veronique St. Pierre in love. What she hopes is love. And music music Steve Adamyk Band praises Poison Idea still kings of punk tight-knit punk scene Jason Schreurs Jason Schreurs Assistant editor “I just came to the Assistant editor It’s the age-old cliché in punk By the sounds of it, Ottawa’s rock for a band to decide to settle conclusion that I had punk rock music scene is a lot like down in their glory years and clean to change my lifestyle Victoria’s, which should bode well up their act in order to continue if I was going to for Ottawa punk group Steve Ada- playing and making music. But myk Band’s upcoming show in in the case of legendary Portland continue doing this.” town. punk/hardcore band Poison Idea, photo provided Jerry lang Around the same size as Vic- Steve Adamyk (second from left) cleaning up was a necessity. poison idea toria, Ottawa’s underground music After years of alcoholism that community is tight-knit enough that Adamyk says that Ottawa has saw the loss of his best friend and Adamyk and his band have gotten always had a strong punk scene guitarist Tom “Pig Champion” Rob- the local support that has allowed with dedicated, inventive people erts in 2006, vocalist Jerry A. (real them the chance to release three who aren’t afraid to troubleshoot name: Jerry Lang) finally decided albums to date and to be able to the drawbacks of living in a smaller that enough was enough. tour regularly. city. “We kind of hit a wall a few years on floors, driving 28 hours to the “The scene we’re part of in Ot- “Even if there aren’t a lot of ago,” says Lang from his home next show, jumping onstage and tawa is extremely unique,” says venues for bands to play at, people in Portland. “We started playing playing, driving 28 hours to the Adamyk. “I like to think of it as a will come up with other solutions when we were young and kept go- next show... It takes its toll on you. product of the size of the city that and help each other out,” he says. ing at that pace, and going at that So I just decided there needs to be we’re in, in conjunction with a lot “But the main part of it is there’s pace, and eventually you wind up rules, which I’ve always hated, but of the right people here at the right a huge punk scene in Ottawa that beat down, and I just came to the they need to be instilled: no drugs, time. And because Ottawa isn’t can’t be ignored, and even the bands conclusion that I had to change my no drinking before a certain time jason charles a huge market like Montreal or that don’t fall into that punk genre lifestyle if I was going to continue of the day...” Jerry Lang: it’s time for change. Toronto, there’s not really a lot of are also friends with us. Everyone doing this.” The band heads into the stu- and it was never intended to be put room for people to compete with plays shows together and helps each Widely considered one of Amer- dio next month with Joel Grind of out the way it is, so we’d like to put each other, so everybody’s friends other out, and no one’s competing ica’s best old-school punk bands, Portland thrashers Toxic Holocaust out a real record again,” chuckles here.” for opening slots or venues.” Poison Idea has fought through to attempt to record their first real Lang. “A lot of people liked that Adamyk played in other Ottawa perpetual lineup changes with Lang album since 1992’s Blank Blackout recording; they thought it was raw punk bands before settling on his Steve Adamyk Band being the only constant over the 34- Vacant (“We’ll wave it up the flag- and punk rock and stuff, and I guess namesake band (“No matter who Thursday, October 2 year history of the band. pole and see who spits at it,” jokes it is, for a demo tape. You can’t get quits the band, I can keep it going Logan’s Pub “I don’t plan on doing this for- Lang). We say “real album” because much more raw than that!” and no one will ever question who’s steveadamykband.com ever, but there are a few things 2006’s Latest Will and Testament involved, because it’s always go- I haven’t done yet that I always wasn’t supposed to be released, Poison Idea ing to be my name,” he reasons), Read an extended version of this wanted to do, and as soon as that’s according to Lang, until a German a trashy punk garage concoction story, along with an Alan Jackson Saturday, October 4 done, I’ll be happy,” says Lang. “But record label took matters into their rooted in ’70s punk, ’80s power concert review and a review of Walk- $20, Victoria Event Centre we can’t keep doing this band if own hands. pop, and the melodic punk rock ing with Dinosaurs, at nexusnews- we’re all getting fucked up, sleeping “We sent it to them as a demo cloveandanchor.com that followed. paper.com! nexusnewspaper.com ARTS music The Garden continue to confound and confuse

“Most of the stuff comes straight out of us as empty-headed as possible, so it comes out genuine.” FLetcher shears the garden

Ryan Bussard The twin brothers of The Garden like to confuse with their wardrobe and their short songs about tall men. Josh Traill “As far as influences on our mits Fletcher about the legendary bands like The Garden to tour the interesting musical group; they also Contributing writer music, there are a lot of backbone California jam punk band. world. This new age of music also get into some pretty odd situations; California-based twin brothers bands that help the style we have, Finding new popularity, The lets artists connect to one another take, for example, a tweet Fletcher Fletcher and Wyatt Shears have but as far as creating and progress- Garden have obtained fan bases in with ease, and collaborations which recently wrote about Wyatt getting impressed and confused the music ing, most of the stuff comes straight all areas of the world, and they’ve might have been impossible before his arm stuck in a sewer. world in equal amounts since they out of us as empty-headed as pos- been able to tour Europe and Japan are becoming easier and easier to “The traffic had to stop for a began their band The Garden in sible, so it comes out genuine,” says in the process. set up. while, the cops showed up and had 2011. Fletcher. “The response is really, really “If I could have a vocal, I would to get him out,” he laughs. “He kind The Garden are anything but a Listening to a full album by good when we go over there, almost really love to have Del tha Funky of liked it; everyone was paying at- normal punk band, and they defin- this band only enforces that they better than the US,” says Fletcher. Homosapien’s vocals because it’s tention to him.” itely have their own style, rocking really do create their own style and “I’ve been wanting to go to Singa- a really strong voice, and I think it an overtly feminine wardrobe and sound, but this doesn’t mean that pore lately.” would be really cool to do something The Garden blasting songs just over a minute The Garden doesn’t hold any direct Living in the internet age and with that,” says Fletcher when asked Friday, October 10 long about subjects as varied as influences within their music. having accessibility to any music who his dream collaboration would $15, Upstairs Cabaret eight-foot-tall men and the lifestyles “During high school, The being released in the world opens be with. timbreconcerts.com of paperclips. Minutemen were our idols,” ad- up opportunities for even small And The Garden aren’t just an New Music Revue

VKNGS The Aislers Set U2 Counting Crows Punch VKNGS Reissues Songs of Innocence Somewhere Under They Don’t Have to (Noyes Records/Acad- (Slumberland/Suicide (Island) Wonderland Believe ian Embassy Records)) Squeeze) 2/5 (Capitol Records) (Deathwish Inc.) 3.5/5 2/5 4/5 4.5/5

Halifax, Nova Scotia-based San Francisco indie pop group If you use an Apple product, you For their sixth studio album, Fans of hardcore/punk have post-hardcore/noise-rock band The Aislers Set, who formed in may already own U2’s new album, pure American rockers Counting taken notice of Punch’s simple VKNGS have released a full-length 1997 and disbanded in 2004, have even if you don’t realize it (check Crows have taken a step back, with name since their inception in 2008, self-titled debut album that’s been reissued three albums to coincide your iTunes!). fantastic results. Their last album but now with the release of their eight years in the making. with their reunion tour. This is the 13th album by the was back in 2008, after all; they’ve third album, They Don’t Have to The album, with seemingly Unfortunately, this trilogy of rock band, but it doesn’t have the had time to rethink what makes Believe (released by hardcore big- random numerical track titles, is discs was lost on me after listen- same classic rock quality as their them great, and here they deliver gie label Deathwish Inc., which is an intense mix of drums and guitar, ing to Terrible Things Happen, past albums. Songs of Innocence is with astonishing results from the run by Converge’s Jacob Bannon), melody, and screaming, otherwise which held terribly true to its title. an attempt at modernization while second the album begins. the San Francisco five-piece will known as “aggression.” I really struggled getting through also trying to stay true to their roots; Indeed, opening track “Pali- hopefully be heard by a larger cross- VKNGS have a more mature the album, as all 14 songs had zero however, it just doesn’t mix right. sades Park” is a phenomenal jour- section of underground music fans. sound than most bands in their differentiation, agonizingly slow This album sounds more per- ney through everything that makes Hopefully because their blazing genre. Yes, it’s angsty, but it’s noth- tempos, and forever droning vocals sonal than their recent records, the Crows so special: an evocative, brand of fastcore with screamed ing like what I was listening to back from Amy Linton. with many of the songs dealing moody, trumpet-led intro takes its vocals and sporadic moshpit break- in high school, and probably not The Last Match and How I with their families and childhoods, time before the song itself, a sprawl- downs is really quite awesome. something I would have enjoyed Learned to Write Backwards had but it just feels like a mashup of ing, lyric-led journey, begins. It ebbs Led by the downright hellacious during that time of great angst in much greater variety, if only thanks their previous work and the styles and flows and, man, the band hasn’t screaming of vocalist Meghan my life either. to the contribution of vocals from of bands like Coldplay and Keane. sounded this much like themselves O’Neil, the band rips 15 songs to The album had an even bal- other band members and a more The album’s message gets lost in in a long time. shreds in 20 minutes (thus, fast- ance between vocals and guitar, diverse array of instruments. The the overproduced vocals on certain The only downside is the rest core). Fans of fast, heavy sounds with neither one overpowering the songs had varying lively tempos songs. of the album doesn’t match up to with smart lyrics will love this other. And while I don’t quite have with lyrics telling a story. Still, they Overall, the album wasn’t great, the opening track, but there are (if you’re into Minor Threat or the ear required for understanding really only stood out in comparison but there are a few songs, such gems to be found. “God of Ocean Black Flag on hyper-speed, this is the lyrics in most of VKNGS’ songs, to the tunes on Terrible Things as “Sleep Like a Baby Tonight,” Tides” is a gorgeous acoustic num- your jam), but those who haven’t this was an easy album to have Happen. that got me tapping my feet along. ber, while straight-up rockers like been exposed to Punch’s brand of playing in the background, and I If you dig the sound of Violent But even those weren’t enough to “Earthquake Driver” are simple, screamy hardcore will probably run was certainly intrigued enough Femmes but want something suck- change my mind on the album in no-nonsense, and catchy. in the opposite direction. Scare your to listen to it all the way through ier, The Aislers Set is for you. its entirety. Rock and roll is alive and well all parents, scare your neighbours, without stopping. over this moving and fun album. scare most people... -Matt O’Connor -Matt O’Connor -Tiffany Storry -Greg Pratt - Jason Schreurs 10 COLUMNS October 1, 2014

Lit Matters words and photo by Keagan Hawthorne Age of Geeks by Vishal Pandey The question of why? Time for some iBugs We aren’t even halfway through in wifi connectivity and issues with the fall and it’s already been an awe- third-party keyboard apps, among some season for mobile technology: many other problems. there were the announcements of Apple pushed through a new the Xperia Z3, Note 4, and new update (iOS 8.0.1) in an effort Moto X, and now Apple has un- to fix all the bugs, but instead it veiled the latest member of the resulted in freezing many phones. iPhone family: the iPhone 6. Apple recalled the update within While Android and iOS are two an hour after users reported frozen very different systems targeted at phones. different kinds of users, it is still Apparently, the faulty update interesting to see how the latest resulted in loss of cellular network The answer to that vague and hair-pulling question can be found here. from Apple compares to the great- and disabling of the touch ID, so est Android handsets, especially users weren’t able to unlock or use “Information is endlessly avail- a famously grungy 20th-century from those of psychology, technol- considering the fact that Apple has their phones. able to us; where shall wisdom be poet, said, “Without literature, ogy, or the flash-bang-boom of finally closed the display-size gap. Apple will be releasing a new found?” life is hell.” Hollywood cinema. We will have a good idea of how update to fix this as soon as pos- Lit Matters! This is the question American The aim of is two- I also want to explore the lives the latest and greatest from Apple sible. So if you have updated and are literary critic Harold Bloom asks fold. I want to look at the different and works of writers who have compares to its Android counter- experiencing problems, just watch How at the beginning of his book, ways authors have chosen to answer embodied the enduring answers parts in upcoming weeks. for the new update. to Read and Why Why . Bloom isn’t the the question: “ does it matter?” to those questions. Through this, But for now, let’s have a quick Although Apple announced that only person to ask this question Why struggle with the diction of a I hope you, the reader, will become look at the news related to iPhone’s existing apps should automatically and then find the answer waiting poem, or with a challenging novel, familiar with some lesser-known release and some of the initial scale themselves to fit the larger in literature. when, with a tap on our phones, we authors and their works, possibly feedback. screens on the iPhone 6 model, it’s “If I were a young person today, have instant answers to any ques- discovering new inspiration in the Just three days after its launch of still not been properly implemented trying to gain a sense of myself in tion we can dream of? process. September 19, Apple announced it and some apps haven’t adapted to the world, I would do that again by This question goes all the way And, finally, I wish to simply had sold over 10 million new iPhone the bigger displays. reading,” said author and poet Maya back to ancient Greece. We find communicate the joy of reading 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models. That’s just a quick roundup Angelou. Meanwhile, poet Emily answers in poems, novels, essays; good literature. Since the launch of iOS 8 for of the new iPhone. What do you Dickinson said she knew “nothing even in the lives of their creators. “Reading well,” said Bloom, iPhone 5s, 5c and 4s, many users think of the new iPhone and iOS in the world that has as much power Literature offers us lessons about “is one of the great pleasures that have reported unresponsiveness in general? Love it or hate it? Email as a word.” Charles Bukowski, life and ourselves that are different solitude can afford you.” and overall sluggishness with their [email protected] with phones. Users also reported drops your feedback. Booze Clues by Andrea Valentine-Lewis Cocktail perfection at Little Jumbo Dunlop House Pub At Camosun College Little Jumbo is a relatively new Nate Caudle (a former resident of 1 heavy scoop pumpkin ice cream cocktail lounge/bar in town, but Clive’s Classic Lounge), says that 2 1/2 oz milk since it’s run by some of Victoria’s there’s lots to look forward to on booze pioneers, it’s already a hot their new fall menu, which launches Pumpkin ice cream! This’ll be a October 9 - Hawaii spot. Located down a secretive October 8. boozy pumpkin milkshake. Sounds alley on lower Fort (506 Fort St.), When I think of fall, many toasty like the perfect start to a fun and Little Jumbo seems modest from images come to mind. Those images intimate fall evening. Two straws, the outside, but as soon as you walk secrete specific scents, aromas, and please. in it’s a whole other story. flavours. Judging by one of their Little Jumbo’s menu provides Every Thursday (starting Oct. 9) Almost every time I visit Little three upcoming cocktails, Little choices for cocktail connoisseurs, from 4 to 6 pm. Off Lansdowne Road, Jumbo the same staff members are Jumbo has managed to nail it. as well as more accessible cocktails. across from the Camosun staff parking lot. there to greet me. This provides me As we approach autumn “people with yet another thing to look for- The Big Gay Pumpkin don’t mind a stronger drink with ward to (the next is my favorite beer, (by Kyle Gilfoyle) dark spirits and spices to warm the which Saltspring Island Ales brew 1 1/2 oz Mount Gay amber rum soul when those nights get a little specifically for Little Jumbo). 1/2 oz Grand Marnier colder,” says Caudle. Little Jumbo’s main bartender, 1/2 oz simple syrup We look forward to it. 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Wednesday, October 1 is once again blessing Victoria with from Victoria’s own Vibestreet Dance Sunday, October 5 bringing up many issues regarding their presence. They will be bringing Studios. Tickets are available at the sustainability, environmentalism, Byrd and Waken in Merlin their queer magic to the stage at door or at ticketzone.com for $12.50 Motorbikes and and activism. All events are free and North Carolina folk-music trouba- Lucky Bar. Advance tickets can be and doors open at 10 pm. flash tattoos run from noon through 8:30 pm in dours Jonathon Byrd and Johnny snatched up at Lyle’s Place or Ditch Do you or someone you know have the Student Union Building at UVic. Waken, who’ve recently recorded a Records for the low price of $16.50. Saturday, October 4 a motorcycle and want an excuse to Sign up over at community.creative- free album that can be downloaded Doors are at 8 pm if you’re super lessLIE’s perspective on show it off? 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Any talent coming featuring Jay-Z Salish cosmograms, which are small meet at Clover Point for the second from North Carolina is bound to be Head downtown to Lucky Bar on graphic visualizations of the natural on Stage, invites the public to annual Urge Ink & Ride, with all enjoy their “heartfelt contempor- a toe tappin’ good time. For more Yates Street if you’re #flawless, #ir- world, as well as some of his major makes, models, and riders wel- information, call 250–598–7488. replaceable, or a #survivor, because works of art. The purpose is to give ary fable,” Time Waits for No One. come. 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